Finally beat FFXII last week on Thanksgiving. The verdict is out: it's good. Through all the complaints I've had about it, still good. Moving on to other games. Well, trying. Played Shadow of the Colossus. Awesome game. I love it. But you wouldn't be able to tell when I'm playing it.

So school sucks. But I got a 27 on my ACT! I really didn't expect that. It's one of the highest scores in the history of my school. No, really. It is. I wanted to take it again, but my mom won't let me. Ah, well.

And I am getting writing done. Because now, instead of one rabid fan, I have two! There is nothing more inspiring than a friend who skips out on chemistry lectures to read your story. There is nothing more inspiring than people who tell to write more even when you don't have the time. But I enjoy it. Alot.

Talked to the boyfriend, but I didn't get anywhere. I wanted to lay it down for him, tell him how I feel, but as soon as he answered his phone I broke down. Well, he'll come home for Christmas, so maybe by then I'll be able to tell him how I feel.

In my mythology class, we're making a short film of the Odessey. We filmed one scene today, and man is it turning out pretty. I'm the director/script writer/editor, and it's seriously one of the funnest jobs. We all get to keep copies of it when it's finished, and we hope to have it finished before Christmas break.

Only three more weeks!

Dude, my school blocked Gamespot! For no reason other that it has the word 'game' in it. My school is so gay But only another three-quarters of a year and I'll be gone!

Which brings me to something else. I think...my boyfriend in the Navy...is getting distant from me. I called him on sunday to say 'Happy six months' and he's in a taxi with three other girls. The "Omigawd, are you talking about ME?" kind of girls. And he forgot it was our anniversary. *sigh*

At least FFXII is treating me right. I really like it now. Yea, I'm going through mood swings with it. But it's good. Final boss (3 of them, WTF) is a **** Got to the second one and decided it was time for bed.

Maybe tomorrow. Or the next day.

Maybe it's just the way I meticulously play video games...but I think I suck really bad at FFXII. I like it, I really do, but whatever happened to old school bosses? You know, the ones who swung a sword a few times, cast a few magic spells, and fought by himself. What's up with all the multiple bosses they're coming out with? I hate it when a game puts one hard boss fight after another, or when there's one powerful person with equally powerful counterparts. What happened to the good old days, where you only fought one thing/person and that was challenging enough?

Meh. I'm not sure. My dad says if it were easy I would have disappointed. I hope it's just a phase I'm going through, so when I replay it I can go through it without getting stuck the way I've been getting lately.

So, how about things other than video games? I sent in my college applications last night! But still, I'm not even sure if I want to go yet. I might want to take a few years off to travel the world, and then go to college. I do like the choices my life has been offering, though. I suppose if it weren't for all the choices, I'd become spoiled and selfish, in a way.

And I've finally gotten around to organizing my writing! Yes, during the lame hours of school (this would include my mythology, chemistry, and homeroom hours....damn block scheduling...) I will be busily working to organize and compile my ideas into one shiny notebook. Okay, it's a purple notebook, but still. Hopefully this will provide me with motivation to get off my butt in FFXII and sit it in front of the computer for hours on end instead *crosses fingers*

I want a PS3. I don't even know why. The games I want aren't even coming out until 2007 and beyond--but I still want one, just to brag. I have NO money though. Emphasis on NO. Maybe, one hundred and forty dollars in the checking account. Maybe. And the boyfriend in the Navy has no money--just blew it on a PS2 and FFXII for his dorm. I can only hope they have a TV there, poor guys.

Well, I was planning on buying a PS3 on release date. No kidding, either. I had over six hundred dollars in my account. Then what happened? Disgaea 2 happened. Running out of necessities happened. Christmas will happen. Yea, it's a little early to be thinking about it, but I like being prepared. BUMMER. I want one. Bad. 

But I want a DS more! Why? FFIII of course, and the awesome Castlevania games. I asked my parents for one for Christmas...hey hey, they're considering it!  

Finally, it's the weekend, but I do have a complaint. In my Novels class, we have to read A Prayer For Owen Meany. Meh, the book is kinda boring. Really boring, actually, and I think that Owen Meany is a self-centered jerk. The movie Simon Birch was inspired by this stupid book, and I don't remember the movie sucking this bad. And then my teacher wants us to take a million different tests, like intelligence tests and multiple intelligence tests and learning inventories to find out more about ourselves. I laugh, only because when I took the multiple intelligence test, intrapersonal was my strongest point--which means I know myself well.

At least this is my last year. I still have to send in my application to the University of Iowa, even if my parents are too poor to send me there. But I hope we can get a load of financial aid...because I really want to go. Number one writing program in the nation...and I don't want to miss out on it.

Ooo, and one last thing: going to try to pull an all-nighter tonight on FFXII. I hope I can beat it before the end of next week, so I can start buying video games again.

Okay, so maybe the pace is starting to get slow. I hope it speeds up soon, becauase this is getting frustrating. Ah, well. Maybe I should pay attention to the things in my life...like, did I feed the cat this morning?

In all honesty, I gave a thought to give up video games to focus solely on writing. Of course, this is after FFXII. and FFXIII and vs XIII. And Devil May Cry 4. And Kingdom Heart 3. You can see why I haven't given it another thought. No, really though. Maybe sometime after I grow up and get a job writing. Then I guess I could just watch whoever I marry play video games instead of letting them consume my life. They'll consume his life instead.

Woo, this game rocks. Finally got it yesterday, since Gamestop forgot to send it to me. *shrugs* I have to admit, it is a lot different from tradition, but it still is pretty awesome. Change can be good some times, and every game has flaws. I am in love with this battle system. It gives the whole game a more stratigec feel rather than the usual. I'm still kinda bummed that Uematsu didn't compose all the music, but what am I going to do?

Played it from the time I got home to the time I went to bed. Been waiting on it for four years, can anyone blame me? I even forgot to do my homework, though I have a huge speech due on Friday. Eh.

And I didn't even get any writing done, which is a bummer because I was on a roll. Maybe this weekend. Or maybe not.